Award

Award of NSS15625 Autonomous robotic floor cleaning equipment

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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17 Mar 2026 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), based in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract under the Scottish Excel Clean Equipment framework for the provision of autonomous robotic floor cleaning equipment. This procurement process, conducted as a mini competition, aims to enhance service efficiency, reduce manual workload, and ensure consistent cleanliness standards. The awarded supplier, Nilfisk UK, will deliver goods falling under the 'Floor-maintenance machines' category. The procurement stage, currently at the award phase, follows a structured tender process initiated on the 3rd of December 2026, with the contract period extending until the 3rd of December 2030.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the cleaning equipment sector, particularly those specialising in innovative robotic solutions, to tap into public sector demand. Companies focusing on autonomous technology can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and showcase their capabilities in enhancing operational efficiency within large organisations such as the NHS. The contract, valued at £55,917, underscores a promising chance for enterprises ready to deliver advanced equipment and engage in public procurement dynamics. Business growth can be further facilitated by similar structured tender processes under established frameworks like the Scottish Excel.

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Notice Title

Award of NSS15625 Autonomous robotic floor cleaning equipment

Notice Description

NHS National Services Scotland is conducting a mini competition utilising the Scottish Excel 0523 Cleaning Equipment framework with the intention to award a contract for the provision of autonomous robotic floor cleaning equipment to improve service efficiency, reduce manual workload, and ensure consistent standards of cleanliness.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824221
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551821
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39713400 - Floor-maintenance machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,917 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 20305 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Additional Buyers

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

EDINBURGH COLLEGE

FIFE COUNCIL

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

NHS HIGHLAND

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

REDRESS SCOTLAND

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
31
Supplier Names

ACE TAXIS PERTH

ACTIONABLE INSIGHT DIGITAL MARKETING

AETHER

AIR QUALITY CONSULTANTS

ANUBIS GROUP

COLLEGE KITS DIRECT

CRAIGIE CABS

D&J TAXIS

DECCO

E A ELLISONS

EJ PARKER TECHNICAL SERVICES (SCOTLAND NORTH

KORERO STUDIO

LEIDOS INNOVATIONS

MARYANNE JOHNSTON

MCTAGGART CONSTRUCTION

MUHAMMAD NAZIR

NILFISK

PERTEMPS MEDICAL

RAY BLACK CONSULTING

RENAISSANCE

RS AQUA

SALONWEAR DIRECT

SKW CONSTRUCTION

SYNAPTIK

THE LINES BETWEEN

THE SME CLINIC

THINK HARD

TIAA

UNITED TOOLING SOLUTIONS T/A SCOTT DIRECT

VENESKY BROWN

WOODSONS OF ABERDEEN

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